Doubling Down on Digital Equity in Tribal Communities: Introducing Two New Projects from the Tribal Resource Center

Michelson will continue growing its Digital Equity in Tribal Communities project by supporting the Tribal Resource Center (TRC), a Native American-led non-profit initiative under People-Centered Internet that is dedicated to offering trustworthy guidance for tribal communities seeking greater access to broadband. Digital inequity is especially apparent on tribal lands in California, with over a quarter of households lacking broadband service at 100 Megabit per second speeds. Through two new projects, Michelson will further TRC’s efforts to provide the resources necessary to ensure successful connectivity projects while acknowledging, reviving, and strengthening Native American communities through broadband. 

• Tribal Community Forum and Community of Practice: This year, we will expand TRC’s capacity to manage the Tribal Community Forum, build out its content, and continue to further the conversations coming out of the Tribal Broadband Bootcamps
• Tribal Public-Private Partnerships Resources: TRC will work to enhance capacity building within Tribal communities as they enter the implementation phase of their Middle Mile and Last Mile projects